discovery

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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1n. — Fur Trade, Hist.

a scouting or exploring trip.

Quotations

1775

. . . the Indians whose Country lies between the Canadians & us, are averse to our making any discovery or Settlement where the Pedlars are. . . .

1800

Two of them set off with one of my men on horseback, on discoveries.

1819

Beaver Hill Crees were on discoveries.

2n. — Placer Mining

the first or original claim staked on a creek, all other claims being recorded as abo discovery or below discovery.

1898

The last news from Quartz and Sulphur is that both creeks are panning out up to expectations, and especially is this so above the discoveries.